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Blake was the reason I improved my score to a 35 ACT and 1550 SAT superscore. My first practice test score was a 28 on the ACT, but after our 12th session, I was able to consistantly hit 35 and 36. This qualified me for a scholarship which I honestly thought was completely out of my reach. Blake is the most knowlegeable tutor I've ever met. He knows his stuff. It was like learning from the ACT/SAT sensei. He also encouraged me to apply to Harvard and Princeton, and I was able to get an interview for the 2023 season. Really none of this would've been possible without his help. He is always responsive, and it's extremely evident that he cares about me and my well being above anyone else. I've already recommended him to one of my friends who was able to get a Harvard interview last week. You wont find anyone more excitable, personable, and qualified!

I am so thankful to have worked with Marie while preparing to take the GMAT exam. Her practice problems were extremely helpful, as well as her practice exam recommendations and her advice regarding which quantitative topics I should focus on. She outlined various strategies and approaches for both the quant and verbal sections that were much more helpful than the information provided in the GMAT prep books I purchased. I highly recommend Marie as a tutor not just for the GMAT, but for any exam she tutors for!

Erfun is the best tutor EVER! He is so so knowledgeable. He diagnosed my weaknesses, provided me with effective strategies, and it totally worked!! I improved my score from V: 165, Q: 156 to V: 167, Q: 163. I felt a LOT more confident with the quant concepts after working with Erfun. He is really really effective. We had abt 11.5 hours of tutoring total and my score improved enough for me to confidently apply Round 1 to the top business schools. Erfun really knows his stuff and is a true strategist. He diagnosed my weak spots and taught me strategies to master the test. Thank you, Erfun!!!!

I worked with Erfun in 2021 to study for the GMAT. He was a fantastic tutor and helped me achieve a great score that got me into my target schools. His ability to identify your strengths/weaknesses, structure a lesson plan around your abilities, and clearly and succinctly explain the the answers for each question/question type is unparalleled. He not only teaches the underlying theory for each topic (be it quant or verbal), but also drills the importance of learning how to take the test with well-defined strategies for each question type. If I were to have studied by myself, I almost certainly would have overlooked the significance of identifying each question type and being strict in following the same strategy for each. A huge piece for me was having structure within my studying. Studying for the GMAT is daunting, especially with a full-time job, so having a plan was crucial. Erfun helped devise a study plan with quizzes/practice tests and a target for test day. He kept me on track with daily practice from his trove of questions as well as weekly assignments based on the current area of focus. Working with Erfun was definitely a worthwhile investment in my B school journey.

It was such a pleasure to work with Erfun! I worked with two other tutors before him, and both could not push me to get a top score the way Erfun did. Before I started working with Erfun, I was scoring 160 on verbal and 151 on quant. My final verbal score and quant score were each 165! I could not have increased my quant score so significantly without Erfun's persistence and willingness to continue working with me until I achieved the scores that I wanted. While he has a vast array of materials and practice questions to work on, Erfun's high expectations for his students is what got my scores to where they needed to be. He holds his students accountable for putting in the work and consistent practice, which got me to that higher level I couldn't reach without him. I highly recommend working with Erfun! You won't regret it.

Erfun was referred by a former colleague who attended Kellog. I worked with Erfun for 8 weeks after scoring a 590 on my most recent exam at the time. I had scored a 710 6 years prior but had to retake the test as the score was now expired. It was challenging to get back into studying mode being 6 years out of undergrad and having a challenging work schedule. I had used the Princeton Review course but just wasn't getting beyond 650 on practice exams and was falling short on time as the b-school application deadlines were coming up. Erfun was amazing to work with. He takes a rigorous approach to putting together a tailored study plan focused on your weak areas and provides thoughtful guidance on when to schedule your next exam. In between sessions I always had content to go through and never felt lost on what to do next. During our sessions, Erfun would provide invaluable insight into approaching questions in a methodical manner that would not only save a ton of time, but also enable you to solve harder and harder questions. As the weeks went on I was making huge strides scoring in the low 700's on practice exams. However, I was having difficulties performing on the real exam. This is where Erfun's help truly made the difference. He helped me combat the testing anxiety by giving me tips on test day rituals, section ordering, break management, and just overall positive reinforcement. All the work we had done on the technical side and the approach to the exam ultimately came together, resulting in a 780 score! While Erfun's quant lessons were top notch, I want to particularly highlight his incredible verbal lessons. As a non-native English speaker from Western Europe, I struggled most with verbal before working with Erfun. Through dedicated reading comprehension and sentence correction sessions I was able to score a perfect 51 verbal score on my final test. I would recommend Erfun's services to anyone who is looking to either break the 700 range or further differentiate their b-school application through a 99th percentile GMAT score.

I came to Sage as an engineer fresh out of undergrad who wanted to get in the 700s (highest I had scored to that point was 680), and left Sage with a fantastic GMAT score (760). First of all, I actually enjoyed going to my GMAT prep sessions. Insane, I know, but Sage made it an enjoyable, welcoming place to learn. He didn't take himself too seriously, but still was able to drive home critical pieces of information. I cannot recommend him enough as a person, and that is before anything to do with his effectiveness as a tutor. He was well-versed in both the verbal and math sections (I needed more help on the former). Don't worry about useless busy work either, he picks relevant problems / topics to ensure you do your best. In short, I cannot recommend Sage enough for any GMAT services - great guy and great tutor!!

Sage was a phenomenal tutor over the course of six weeks as I prepared to take the GMAT. He prepared efficient lessons that really focused on the key strategies needed to learn how to approach the problems on the exam quickly and accurately. He also varied how he approached the same problems to ensure each strategy clicked. I also appreciated that he made sure to not move on to another concept until he was sure I had a strong grasp of the current lesson. Furthermore, he always invited questions which made me feel comfortable while I was learning. Beyond our specific tutoring sessions, Sage always made himself available via email which I found to be tremendously valuable. After I took and reviewed practice tests on my own time, I sometimes asked Sage questions via email about solutions I didn't quite understand, and he always responded promptly. By the end of our tutoring engagement, I felt fully prepared to take the exam and in the end, was thrilled with my score of 750. I was very grateful for all the strategies and content I learned from Sage, and also his passion for my learning.

Dalal arranged a session for me to learn about my GMAT journey. After patiently listening to me for good 30 minutes, she told me methods that worked for her. Her way of tackling Verbal questions intrigued me to think beyond what I ever imagined. Her ' Never Give Up' approach, even if you find yourself in the rut after so many attempts, is something I admire a lot. Being disciplined and helpful are two amazing qualities, among many, that are intrinsic to her. If you are someone who wants to extract maximum out of his or her MBA preparation along with some great life lessons , Dalal is the one to look for.

For anyone who has a very weak foundation in math, and also wants a good score on the GMAT, Marie did a great job laying out the material in an understandable way that makes even the most complicated questions dissectible. While researching for a GMAT prep course, I was overwhelmed with how many options there were to choose from. Marie has the skills to keep you motivated thus helping you reach your true potential and improve your GMAT scores. Remember that GMAT tutor won’t help much without your effort outside of sessions. The workload is not light and Marie was very upfront in telling me that this is going to involve a lot of practice. She was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and helpful throughout the process.